About

Provided by Lane Neave

Our Employment Law team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand, with offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. This geographical coverage enables us to provide more immediate and intimate employment law services and representation to clients throughout the country.

We understand the complexities that come with employment law. We are known for having long established relationships with our clients and fully engaging with their business to understand their unique industries.

Our approach ensures we can offer a bespoke employment law service and provide pragmatic, robust and innovative legal advice, enabling employers to make sound employment-related decisions for their business and staff.

Recognised as a leading employment practice by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyles Guide, we are also one of a limited number of law firms providing external employment law services to New Zealand Government agencies through the All of Government legal panel.

When working with clients we:

  • Listen and take the time to understand your needs
  • Agree on a fee solution for instructions that works for both parties
  • Provide employment law advice and advocacy at a standard that exceeds your expectations
  • Think laterally to find solutions to challenges
  • Are easily contactable and happy to meet and chat on a regular basis
  • Provide regular workshops to keep our clients ahead of developments and changes in the law

Chambers Review

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Employment - New Zealand

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Lane Neave's large and experienced New Zealand team covers the spectrum of misconduct investigations, discrimination, unfair dismissal claims and compliance reviews. The law firm has successfully represented employers in mediations and also advises on implementing or amending company health and safety policies. In addition, the practice provides training on New Zealand employment law to all its clients and specialist industry groups.

Work Highlights

  • Lane Neave represented Pioneer Everworship Education Services in an Employment Court appeal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Shaw
3
Andrew Shaw
Head of Employment
3
Band 3
Andrew Shaw has experience across the full range of employment matters, including compliance reviews, investigations and dismissals.

Andrew remains at the helm and is always available.

Andrew Shaw is a strong and trusted business partner. He is very accessible, practical and commercial.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lane Neave

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Andrew Shaw
3
Andrew Shaw
Head of Employment
3
Band 3

Members

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Andrew Shaw

Andrew Shaw

Head of Department